BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (December 20, 2018) – Christmas is coming early for 22 families in and around the Adairsville community. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning awarded Adairsville Elementary School an additional pre-K class. Most of the children who were added to a waitlist following our lottery drawing in March will now have the opportunity to learn at AES starting January 8, 2019.
Within the last year, the Bartow County School System applied for this pre-K class twice and was regretfully denied because there were no additional funds available through Bright from the Start. However, on December 3, 2018, the school system was approved.
“Having this additional class is a vital component to AES and the community,” says AES Principal Melissa Zarefoss. It means more children will benefit from a well implemented, evidence-based program that’s proven to play a key role in shaping their future. Pre-K students develop the emotional, academic, and social skills needed to start Kindergarten confidently.”
If your family is on the waitlist, you will be contacted soon. We anticipate having this additional class at AES for years to come, interest permitting.